Disclaimer for Mask Policy

Now that the CDC recommends the use of cloth masks in community settings, Children’s National is offering homemade masks that have been donated by the community to patients and families who need one. These are not medical masks and they are intended to protect other people from getting COVID-19 from you, they will not protect you from getting COVID-19. Patients and families are required to wear cloth masks in the hospital. If masks are needed, we can provide one to each person. Patients and families will be responsible for cleaning the masks based on CDC guidelines.

Per CDC guidelines, cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing or anyone who is unable to remove the mask without assistance. Each patient/family member who doesn’t fall in to one of the CDC restrictions above will only be given one mask, and you agree you will not share the masks with anyone. You also agree not to sell these masks. By taking and using a mask for yourself and your child/children you waive any right to seek damages of any kind against Children’s National related in any way to your or your child/children’s use of the masks.

The health and safety of our employees and patients is important. Therefore, all staff, families and visitors must wear a mask at all times while in any Children’s National facility to prevent the spread of COVID-19.